Reward offered

I am offering a cash reward of $500 for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of the person or persons responsible for the theft and destruction of political campaign signs in Flathead County. The reward is personal and not from campaign funds.

In recent days, vandals have repeatedly gone onto private property and have stolen or destroyed dozens of signs of local Democratic candidates. I personally have replaced more than two dozen stolen signs. Some have been stolen from the same location three times.

Although the signs of our opponents located on neighboring properties have not been touched, this reward is non-partisan; it will be paid to those convicted of destroying such private property, regardless of party affiliation.

Four times in my life, I have taken an oath to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution. One of the most important Constitutional rights we American citizens have is the right to free expression. It is sad that there are those in the Flathead who believe that some of us should be denied that right.

Anyone with information should contact the police and/or sheriff’s office, depending on the jurisdiction. They may also contact me directly. Their identity will be kept anonymous unless their testimony is needed for a successful prosecution.

Mark Holston

Democratic candidate

Senate District 3